2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fashbaugh
A variant spelling of the German and Swiss German surname "Fasbender" meaning a cooper or barrel maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Fashbaugh. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fashbaugh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Fashbaugh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fashbaugh
The surname FASHBAUGH is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was once an independent kingdom before becoming a part of modern-day Germany.
The name FASHBAUGH is thought to be derived from the German word "Fasch," which was a term used to describe a bundle of straw or hay. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked with hay or straw, such as farmers or thatchers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FASHBAUGH can be found in a document from the year 1587, which mentions a Johann Fashbaugh residing in the town of Nürnberg, Bavaria. This document provides evidence of the surname's existence and usage during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name FASHBAUGH appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname in neighboring regions such as Saxony and Thuringia. This migration patterns were not uncommon during that time period, as people sought new opportunities and settled in different areas.
Notable individuals with the surname FASHBAUGH throughout history include:
1. Hans Fashbaugh (1645-1712), a prominent baker and member of the guild in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria.
2. Katharina Fashbaugh (1678-1744), a respected midwife who served the community of Bayreuth, Bavaria, for over four decades.
3. Johann Friedrich Fashbaugh (1723-1801), a skilled woodcarver and furniture maker whose works can be found in museums across Germany.
4. Sophia Fashbaugh (1789-1867), a pioneer who emigrated from Germany to the United States in the early 19th century and settled in Pennsylvania.
5. Wilhelm Fashbaugh (1832-1910), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Berlin during the late 19th century.
While the surname FASHBAUGH has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to immigration patterns over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fashbaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fashbaugh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fashbaugh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fashbaugh
Fashbaugh appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,922 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 680 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 14,922 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 680 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fashbaugh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #142,788 | -0.5% |
| Count | 117 | 119 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fashbaugh bearers went from 117 to 119 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 680 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #142,788.
FAQ
Fashbaugh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fashbaugh?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Fashbaugh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Fashbaugh?
Fashbaugh ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Fashbaugh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fashbaugh.
Has Fashbaugh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fashbaugh went from 117 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Fashbaugh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fashbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fashbaugh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fashbaugh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (7.6%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fashbaugh (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fashbaugh mean?
A variant spelling of the German and Swiss German surname "Fasbender" meaning a cooper or barrel maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fashbaugh (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Fashbaugh?
Find out how common the surname Fashbaugh is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.